In which body of water was the hijacking of the “Galaxy Leader” cargo ship reported to have taken place?
- A. Persian Gulf
- B. Arabian Sea
- C. Mediterranean Sea
- D. Red Sea
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Who becomes world’s youngest climber to summit 10 Peaks of 8000+ meters?
- A. Shehroze Kashif
- B. Junko Tabei
- C. Adriana Brownlee
- D. Jordan Romero
Correct Answer: A. Shehroze Kashif
Pakistan’s Shehroze Kashif on 12 August 2022 became the youngest mountaineer in the world to summit 10 peaks of over 8,000m. The 20-year-old climber conquered the 8,080m Gasherbrum-1, the 11th tallest mountain in the world, to set a new record. The climber has scaled all five eight-thousanders in Pakistan. He surpassed Britain’s Adriana Brownlee’s record of being the youngest climber to achieve the feat just 12 days after her achieving it
Ramon Magsaysay Awards are related with which field?
- A. Journalism
- B. Social Service
- C. Sports
- D. Theatre Art
Correct Answer: B. Social Service
Ramon Magsaysay Award is also regarded as Asia’s version of the Nobel Prize. Name after the late Philippine president, it is presented annually to individuals or organizations in Asia who undertakes selfless service and transformational actions. This year’s award has been presented to four people across the world for their selfless service to the people of Asia.
What is the theme of Earth Day in 2022?
- A. Harmony with Nature and Biodiversity
- B. Invest in Our Planet
- C. Restore our Earth
- D. None of these
Correct Answer: B. Invest in Our Planet
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.
In which country the 26th Commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGM) 2020 will be held?
- A. New Zealand
- B. Fiji
- C. Rwanda
- D. Sudan
Correct Answer: C. Rwanda
Antonio Inoki, a Japanese professional wrestling star turned politician, has died on:
- A. October 1, 2022
- B. October 4, 2022
- C. October 5, 2022
- D. October 7, 2022
Correct Answer: A. October 1, 2022
Kanji Inoki was a Japanese professional wrestler, martial artist, politician, and promoter of professional wrestling and mixed martial arts. He was best known by the ring name Antonio Inoki. Inoki was a twelve-time professional wrestling world champion, notably being the first IWGP Heavyweight Champion and the first Asian WWF Heavyweight Champion – a reign not officially recognized by WWE.
Which institution slashed the global trade volume growth to 1 percent?
- A. WEF
- B. IMF
- C. WTO
- D. World Bank
Correct Answer: C. WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) slashed its forecast for global trade volume growth to 1 percent from 3.4 percent estimated earlier. The Geneva-based body said that world trade may lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and remain subdued in 2023. WTO revised upward its merchandise trade growth forecast for 2022, to 3.5 percent from its April estimate of 3 per cent.